JCP&L Upgrading Transmission Power Line in Monmouth County
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New poles, wires and equipment to benefit 17,000 customers
The 34.5-kilovolt power line runs south from JCP&L's Elberon Substation to its Allenhurst Substation, traversing
The new wires installed can carry more electrical load and will be able to accommodate greater customer demand. They will also be able to carry increased power flow in the event of unplanned service interruptions on other lines in the area. The work is expected to be completed in late 2023.
"These upgrades will reinforce the electric grid and help us meet the growing demand for safe, reliable power by our customers in Central Jersey," said Jim Fakult, president of New Jersey Operations for FirstEnergy. "This work also offers a backup power feed that will help keep the lights on for customers if wires or equipment on their regular line are damaged or need to be taken out of service."
The upgrade is the fourth in a series of projects designed to enhance reliability for Central Jersey customers. Late last year, JCP&L started construction on two projects to upgrade 19 miles of transmission power lines in the
The projects are part of Energizing the Future, an ongoing multistate initiative designed to upgrade FirstEnergy's transmission system with advanced equipment and technologies that will reinforce the power grid and help reduce the frequency and duration of customer outages. Since 2014, FirstEnergy has upgraded or replaced existing power lines, incorporated smart technology into the grid and upgraded dozens of substations with new equipment and enhanced security features. Through 2022, FirstEnergy had invested more than
JCP&L serves 1.1 million customers in the counties of
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in
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SOURCE FirstEnergy Corp.